Air Transport International

What Air Transport International does

Air Transport International, Inc. (ATI) is a US FAA Part 121 cargo and passenger charter airline headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, founded in 1978 and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG, NASDAQ: ATSG). ATI provides scheduled long-term and ad-hoc charter air cargo services, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease arrangements, and CMI (Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) agreements, with a particular focus on dedicated capacity for the Amazon Prime Air network, DHL Express, and US government/defense customers. Its core customers are e-commerce and express-logistics integrators, US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), and charter clients requiring specialized handling such as hazardous materials, diplomatic shipments, and remote airport operations.

ATI's fleet is its primary technological asset: 44 Boeing 767-300 freighters, 2 Boeing 767-200 freighters, and 4 Boeing 757-200 Combi aircraft — the only Boeing 757-200 Combi fleet in the world — capable of simultaneously carrying up to 42 passengers and 10 main-deck cargo positions. The Boeing 767-300 freighters have a structural payload of 121,000 lbs and a range of 4,600 statute miles, enabling global 24/7 cargo operations. The fleet is supported by FAA Part 121 certification, US DOT and multiple foreign-air-carrier certificates, a System Operational Control Center (SOCC) for dispatch and contingency operations, and integrated maintenance and crew resources via the broader ATSG holding company (which also owns Cargo Aircraft Management for aircraft leasing and three Part 121 airlines).

The business model is B2B enterprise direct sales with quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts. Revenue flows from three streams: (1) charter services (ad-hoc and long-term scheduled programs), (2) ACMI/wet leases where ATI provides aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance while the client handles cargo handling and fuel, and (3) CMI agreements where ATI operates dedicated Boeing 767 freighters on behalf of specific integrators (notably Amazon Air). Distribution is handled through direct enterprise sales and contract negotiations with logistics providers and government agencies; the company has minimal marketing spend and no SaaS or self-serve channel. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Customer concentration is high: the dedicated Amazon Prime Air fleet (38 Boeing 767s via CMI through March 2026), DHL Express support (16 Boeing 767s across the ATSG network), and the US TRANSCOM $4 billion Civil Reserve Air Fleet contract (work expected through September 2026) together account for the substantial majority of ATI's revenue base.

Name

Air Transport International

Legal name

Air Transport International, Inc.

Website

https://airtransport.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Air Transport International is a US FAA Part 121 cargo airline operating 50+ Boeing 767 freighters and the only 757-200 Combi fleet globally, providing charter, ACMI, and CMI services to Amazon Air, DHL Express, and the US government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

ACMI / Wet-Lease Cargo Operators (THABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Freight Charter Operators (THABAEAD), Group & ACMI Charter Airlines (Ad-hoc/Wet Lease) (TLAFABAC), ACMI / Dry-Lease Cargo Operators (TLADAAAD)

Keywords

• Air cargo charter
• Wet lease services
• ACMI services
• Freight airline operations
• Combination passenger cargo

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charter Services: One-time or ad-hoc charter flights as well as long-term scheduled track programs tailored to client specifications, providing scheduled services aligned with customer distribution and transportation needs.
2. ACMI/Wet Lease: ATSU provides aircraft, crew, maintenance, and aircraft liability insurance while client provides cargo handling, fuel procurement, and similar services.
3. CMI Agreements: Crew, Maintenance and Insurance agreements with major customers like Amazon Air, operating Boeing 767 freighters on their behalf.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Air Transport International is an FAA Part 121 charter airline that provides global cargo and combination passenger/cargo transportation using Boeing 767 freighters and Boeing 757-200 Combi aircraft. The company delivers ad-hoc charters, long-term scheduled track programs, and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease arrangements to enterprise logistics customers including Amazon Air, DHL Express, and U.S. government agencies.

Product overview

Air Transport International is a US FAA Part 121 passenger and cargo airline providing charter services through a fleet of over 40 in-service aircraft. The company operates Boeing 767-300 freighters (44 aircraft), Boeing 767-200 freighters (2 aircraft), and Boeing 757-200 Combi aircraft (4 aircraft) capable of combined passenger and cargo operations. Services include ad hoc charters, long-term scheduled track programs, and ACMI/wet lease arrangements. ATI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) and operates as part of Amazon Prime Air and DHL networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charter Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4 decades of successful cargo and combination passenger/cargo aircraft operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 October 2024U.S. Transportation Command awarded $4 billion contract for international charter airlift services under Civil Reserve Air Fleet program, with work expected through September 30, 2026. Covers support across the globe. ATI is among the thirty companies awarded this contract.
• Silver AirwaysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2023Pilot career path program allowing Silver Airways pilots to transition to ATI after at least 18 months or 1,000 flight hours, contingent on training, licensing, and background checks. Creates streamlined operational knowledge in pilot proficiency standards.
• Amazon AircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2020ATI operates Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon Prime Air under CMI (Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) agreements. ATSG projects its airlines will operate 38 Boeing 767s for Amazon Air, with 36 leased from Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM). The CMI agreement was extended through March 2026.
• DHL ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2019ATI operates Boeing 767-300 converted freighter in support of DHL Express network in Asia (Hong Kong to Sydney via Guam) and additional routes from Chicago to Cologne via East Midlands. ATSG support of DHL network totals 16 Boeing 767 aircraft.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Western Global Airlines: U.S.-based ACMI/cargo charter operator flying Boeing 747 and MD-11 freighters; competes directly with ATI for integrator and charter customers on similar widebody cargo contracts.
• Atlas Air: World's largest operator of Boeing 747 freighters providing ACMI, charter, and CMI services to integrators (Amazon, DHL, FedEx) and the U.S. military; competes head-to-head with ATI for the same enterprise cargo and government contracts.
• ABX Air: Sister company under ATSG operating Boeing 767 freighters under Part 121, with overlapping ACMI/CMI service offerings and shared fleet/maintenance economics; closest comparable given common ownership, fleet type, and customer base (Amazon Air, DHL).
• National Airlines: Boeing 747-400F cargo ACMI/charter operator owned by National Air Cargo Group; directly comparable ACMI/cargo charter model competing for similar e-commerce integrator and government lift opportunities.
• Kalitta Air: U.S.-based cargo and ACMI operator providing scheduled and charter services with Boeing 747 and 767 freighters; closely comparable fleet mix and customer base to ATI's 767/757 operation.
• Omni Air International: Third ATSG Part 121 airline focused on passenger ACMI/wet-lease and government charter flying; directly comparable for ACMI operating model, military/CRAF exposure, and parent-company capital structure.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Express: World's largest express cargo carrier operating an integrated air-and-ground network; overlapping customer base with ATI (as an ACMI customer) and competes for some charter/dense-route capacity, though much broader in scope.
• Cargolux Airlines: Luxembourg-based international scheduled cargo carrier with a Boeing 747 freighter fleet; comparable widebody freighter operations and ACMI capability outside North America, serving as a peer for transpacific and transatlantic route economics relevant to ATI's DHL and CRAF work.
• UPS Airlines: Largest cargo airline by volume in North America with integrated air-and-ground network; comparable widebody freighter fleet and would be a natural enterprise ACMI counterpart to ATI's integrator-focused model.

Emerging players

• ASL Airlines Belgium / ASL Group: European cargo/passenger ACMI operator flying 737 freighters for integrators (FedEx, Amazon) and offering passenger wet-lease to airlines; comparable ACMI operating model and integrator customer base, though smaller-scale in widebody cargo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airtransportint
• Facebookfacebook.com/ATIacrosstheglobe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-transport-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/airtransportinternational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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